Pretty Pink YA Books

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Pine Reads Review doesn’t normally judge books by their covers… but we’re making an exception, just for this blog. If you’re the type of person who color-codes their bookshelf, this

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The Power of Fiction: How Barbie and Children’s and Young Adult Literature Spark Important Conversations About Our World

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In the past month, millions of people flocked to theaters across the country to see Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Diverse audiences watched an iconic childhood figure come to life on the

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Interview with Joan F. Smith

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About the Author: “Joan F. Smith is the author of The Other Side of Infinity and The Half-Orphan’s Handbook, a dance instructor, and a former associate dean of creative writing.

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The Other Side of Infinity | Joan F. Smith

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The Other Side of Infinity by Joan F. Smith  Out now from Feiwel & Friends; 336 pages  Content Warning: Death About the Author: “Joan F. Smith is the author of

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5 AAPI Authors To Check Out This May

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Since May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I have compiled a list of five young adult authors to check out who are either of AAPI background or whose

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“Paths to Publishing” Series | Interview with Benson Shum

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About the interviewee: “Benson Shum is a children’s book author and illustrator. He uses watercolor, ink and digital tools to create his illustrations. His books, Anzu the Great Listener and

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